Today Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, in partnership with Devonshire Mall, opened the Staycation Expo, an event that encourages local residents to explore the great things to see and do in their own back yard. The Staycation Expo, running April 26 & 27, will focus on the Tourism Windsor Essex “Where Can WE Take You” brand, featuring key outdoor attractions, tour options, wineries, craft breweries, summer festivals and more exhibiting inside Devonshire Mall.

“Through this collaborative marketing partnership with Devonshire Mall, who has generously opened their doors to welcome us, our tourism partners are afforded the opportunity to showcase some of the most unique things to explore in our region to the masses” said Gordon Orr, CEO of Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island. “This weekend thousands will learn more about our region, and be able to share those messages with their friends, and together explore more of our region.”

“Devonshire Mall is pleased to partner again with Tourism Windsor Essex on this unique event to help showcase the diverse and memorable opportunities that our region offers” said Chris Savard, General Manager of Devonshire Mall. “Each year thousands flock to Devonshire Mall for the staycation expo, and as the busiest building in the region we view this partnership as a true win-win for our tenants, customers, and the entire tourism industry.”

At the event, Tourism Windsor Essex also released their 2019/2020 Official Visitor Guide. The guide will be distributed across Ontario and into Michigan and Ohio, and is featured as a major marketing lure to bring visitors to our region. “The new edition of the Visitor Guide features high impact imagery and blog-style content, focusing on the one-of-a-kind experiences available in our region” said Orr.